The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a crackdown on hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and marriage halls across the province. Businesses failing to follow electronic billing requirements could face heavy fines. Penalties may reach Rs1 million, while repeat offenders could also face temporary closure.

The authority has directed businesses in the hospitality and wedding sectors to issue computerized receipts. These receipts must be generated through the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS). Traditional handwritten bills and temporary payment slips will no longer be accepted as proof of final payment.

Under the new requirements, every business transaction must have an electronically generated invoice. The receipt must include the establishment’s name, business address and a unique invoice number. It must also carry an official Punjab Revenue Authority QR code.

The PRA has warned that violations could result in fines ranging from Rs400,000 to Rs1 million. The exact penalty will depend on the nature of the violation. Businesses repeatedly ignoring the rules could face stricter action. Authorities can seal non-compliant premises for up to 30 days.

The enforcement measures also cover other forms of non-compliance. Businesses found manipulating sales records or generating fraudulent electronic invoices could face legal proceedings. Interference with officials during inspections and enforcement operations may also invite legal action.

The latest crackdown follows instructions from PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra. He has directed the hotel industry to complete the installation of EIMS before the end of November 2026.

During a meeting with Hotels Association representatives, Sipra stressed the importance of implementing the system. He clarified that computerized receipts are a legal requirement, not an optional business practice. He directed the industry to achieve 100 percent implementation by November 30, 2026.

The new Electronic Billing requirements are expected to change payment procedures across Punjab’s hospitality sector. Restaurants, hotels and marriage halls will need to replace conventional receipts with electronically generated invoices. This will help authorities maintain better records of business transactions.

According to revenue officials, the system aims to improve transparency in tax collection. It will also help identify differences between actual sales and reported figures. Authorities expect electronic monitoring to discourage businesses from hiding taxable income.

Customers will also have a clear responsibility under the new system. They should receive a proper computerized receipt after paying for services. The receipt must contain the official PRA QR code.

The authority has clarified that the maximum fine will not apply automatically to every violation. Penalties will depend on the offence and can range from Rs400,000 to Rs1 million. Repeated violations could lead to business closures lasting up to 30 days.

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With the November 30 deadline approaching, Punjab’s hospitality businesses must ensure timely compliance. The PRA’s enforcement drive signals stricter monitoring of sales transactions and tax reporting across the province.